There’s something about watching the kids play (nicely) in the upstairs playroom that does something to me. I’m not sure if it’s the peaceful setting. The soft colors that surround us with warmth and love or just the two of them finding a friend in each other but it makes me feel at ease. They each find a seat close together while organizing the station in preparation for tea time and birthday cake, as they clearly stated. Giovanni pours tea while Isannah lays out the cookies and cakes. They offer each other their selections and pretend to eat. The pleases and thank yous make my heart happy. All of the sudden one of the cakes fell over and hit Isannah on the arm. She made a sad face and just when she was about to cry, Giovanni kissed her arm and said, “ok Isa better.” She smiled and they began to enjoy their little tea birthday party. I just sat back and watched with the biggest smile on my face and in my heart. The giggles and laughter that filled that room this evening took me to the future of a beautiful friendship. They are brother and sister but the friendship that I watch develop daily will last in their hearts forever.